Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

High Technology Development Corp. — HTDC's INNOVATE Hawaii program and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii invite food manufacturers, processors and safety managers to participate in a course on converting to the FSMA Preventive Controls Food Safety Plan.

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority — NELHA, Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO), Ulupono Initiative and UniEnergy Technologies (UET) announced today their intent to install a 100kW/500kWh advanced vanadium energy storage system later this year at the Hawai‘i Ocean Science and Technology Park (HOST Park).

Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems — PISCES and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Workforce Division have partnered to employ five university students this summer in aerospace research and development jobs on Hawaii Island.

For the sixth consecutive year, DBEDT is promoting Hawaii’s leading life science companies and research organizations at the annual BIO International Convention, the largest global event for the life sciences industry.

Office of Planning — The state Office of Planning named Danielle M. M. Bass to the newly created position of state sustainability coordinator, effective today.

High Technology Development Corp. — HTDC is partnering with A-list entrepreneurs for a series of workshops at the Maui Research & Technology Center (MRTC) and weekly office hours to consult with Maui-based innovation businesses, starting in June.

Small Business Regulatory Review Board — DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) has announced its officers for 2017 – 2018.

DBEDT released a report today: “An Analysis of Consumer Debt: How does Hawaii Compare with the Nation?” The report examined various consumer debt categories.

Hawaii State Energy Office — A hotel that diverts up to 30 percent of its waste from the landfill and saves more than 10 million gallons of water annually is among the recipients of this year’s Hawaii Green Business Program awards.

DBEDT released its second quarter 2017 Statistical and Economic Report, which shows Hawaii’s economy continues moderate growth in the coming years.